Does RA cause peroneal tendinopathy?...I may have peroneal tendinopathy because this area of my leg is swollen and flexing my foot makes is hurt severely....reactions2replies
Sleep Hygiene as a Defense Against RA Painsomnia...People with rheumatoid arthritis have more than a passing acquaintance with painsomnia—the sleep-disrupting pain caused by RA. In fact, more than half suffer from suboptimal sleep, thanks to pain. Throbbing...reactions1comment
TK Sellman...TK was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. TK Sellman, RPSGT CCSH is a career journalist (Columbia Chicago, ’90). She was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia in 2010, which inspired her...
Newbie looking for treatment insights...After a long year of stress, I developed severe GI issues, autoimmune thyroid disease, and eventually developed such bad joint pain in my knees and elbows I asked for testing...reactions1replyTreatment
David Advent...David Advent is a recent graduate of the Florida State University, where he majored in English Literature and International Affairs. Originally from North Carolina, David now resides in Tallahassee, Fl...
Seven Ways to Improve Injections...Many RA medications come in the form of self-injectables. Over the last 18 years I have heard many people complain that they cannot learn to give themselves injections or if they...reactions5comments
Feeling Good When I Don’t Feel Good...Life with JRA has meant that for the majority of my life I haven’t felt good in one way or another. The triad of chronic inflammation, chronic pain, and fatigue...reactions3comments
Questions for the Newly Diagnosed...A rheumatoid arthritis (RA) diagnosis can be a lot to process. Yes, you're finally relieved to know what was causing all those awful symptoms like pain, unprecedented morning stiffness, and...reactionscomments
Not RA?...So, I have been trying to figure out why I hurt so much. I don't do pharma drugs well. I have seen one rheumatologist that says I only have osteoarthritis...reactions1comment
How to Treat Your Eyes with Kindness...In this video, I discuss some strategies for easing the discomfort that RA often causes to our eyes....reactions1comment
The Harassment Plan...After years of painful experiences and even more painful delays, I’ve learned then when I deal with my health insurance and/or my specialty pharmacy, I need to adopt and execute...reactions8comments
Flares while on Biologics?...I’m wondering if a significant flare while on Remicade typically means it’s time to change again, or if it’s possible that it may start working again? I have been on...reactions4replies
Manage Your Work Wisely If You Are Suffering From Arthritis...Today, we come across a lot many people who are constantly battling with health problems like arthritis, migraine, high blood pressure, diabetes etc. Arthritis is an inflammatory condition that makes...reactions3replies
Do I really have RA?...I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago, Seronegative RA. I was put on Plaquenil. I'm not sure it does anything for me but hard to tell. I don't have much swelling...reactions10comments
Things Patients Want Rheumatologists to Know...I recently read an interesting article on Creaky Joints' website: "20 Things Arthritis Patients Wish Rheumatologists Knew." For the article, Creaky Joints asked several people with arthritis about what they wish...reactions6comments
Has anyone experienced excessive night sweats?...I'm 71 and until 6 months ago led a very active life, biking 20-30 miles a day. I came down with a virus and about two weeks after that started...reactions2replies
Franki King...Franki was previously a health leader on RheumatoidArthritis.net. Franki, short for Francesca, was born in Los Angeles and diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at the age of 15. She first noticed...
Kathy's Tale...Hello everybody. My Dr diagnosed RA about a month ago. I never realised how painful it could be. I've suffered osteo for years and also I am diabetic type 1...reactions3comments
Steroids are the devil! (For me)...I'm 45, was diagnosed (finally) 3 years ago. It's difficult to have good days. I've taken 5 different meds for the R.A. so far. The most relief I've gotten was...reactions3comments
What can I expect from injections?...Hello, I have just been told that I will be having injections of Humira. I will be stopping the Plaquenil, leflunamide, & methotrexate. What can I expect from this new...reactions5replies
